Cosplay and Cocktails
By Paige and Jessi
Childhood best friends navigating adult life together one cosplay and cocktail at a time.
Cosplay and Cocktails Apr 30, 2024
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49:53
Only A Sith Deals in Absolutes
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige discuss their trip to SalukiCon and their panel on cosplay advice they don’t always listen to.
Apr 30, 202449:53
Comicpalooza Minisode
On the (mini) episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige share some exciting news about their upcoming trip to Comicpalooza in Houston, Texas!
Apr 17, 202408:59
Clam Capacity
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they discuss their first con of 2024, EvilleCon in Evansville, Indiana.
Apr 01, 202459:47
Steve’s Meadow
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down and discuss sandbagging in the cosplay community.
Feb 23, 202438:07
Tiny Red Bikini
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige celebrate the Valentine’s /Galentine’s Day season by ranking their five favorite fictional couples in a round of Top Five Geekdown!
Feb 09, 202401:02:42
Free Therapy
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige discuss their predictions for 2024 cosplay trends.
Jan 27, 202437:10
Oh No! The Internet!
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down and talk K-POP, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and of course cosplay with FlavordK !
Jan 11, 202401:01:28
Just Another Way For Us To Talk
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they look back on 2023 and their 4th year of podcasting !
Dec 30, 202353:25
Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Gloog
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige for their 2023 Holiday special where they are issued a cosplay challenge and put together a holiday version of a character they have previously cosplayed!
Dec 14, 202338:23
Christopher Walken
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige take on a listener requested Top 5 Geekdown and rank the top five characters in fandom they would most like to punch in the face.
Nov 30, 202352:03
Like a Parfait
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they sit down with cosplayer, author, and kindness promoter, Beverly Downen, when they discuss evil queens, cats, and what the cosplay community SheProp is all about.
Nov 16, 202301:01:33
Bartender Backpack Man
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on a road trip home from The Saint Louis Renaissance Festival as they recount their tales from the weekend.
Nov 02, 202340:23
Blow Me To Bermuda
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they chat with the wildly talented and kind, Micheal, The Wizard Tailor about all the nerdy things!
Oct 19, 202301:08:05
Beverage Goblin
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige play a dangerous game of Top 5 Geekdown where they rank each others cosplays.
Oct 05, 202341:47
Not a Negroni
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on a road trip episode as they make their way home from DragonCon!
Sep 14, 202355:56
Colonel Sanders
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they rank their favorite DragonCon memories in a round of Top 5 Geekdown!
Aug 24, 202351:13
Assume The Position
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige discuss the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike and how it does and does not relate to cosplayers and conventions.
Aug 10, 202343:05
Coleslaw Tangent
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on a hybrid road trip episode as they discuss plans for DragonCon 2023!
Jul 13, 202325:04
Jimmy-bu
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on a surprise road trip episode while they rank their top 5 favorite cocktails!
Jun 29, 202331:10
Seamstress-shire Sauce
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on the road home from Fan Expo Dallas!
Jun 15, 202301:20:54
Did That Lady Have a Plunger?
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige retell stories from their recent-ish trip to Indiana Comic Con.
Jun 02, 202349:26
Tight Goosey
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige, as they go head to head in another, top-five geek down, where they will be ranking overall most popular characters to cosplay.
Apr 27, 202336:30
Italy Can Lie!?
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige start a new series of cosplay book reviews by talking about The Art of Extreme Wig Styling by Regan Cerato. Special thanks to C&T Publishing and Fan Powered Press for the opportunity.
Apr 13, 202348:03
Sebastian Stanwhich
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on a road trip episode with a twist as they make their way home from Eville Con in Evansville, Indiana. Improve comedy, anime, and Snoop Dogg wine.. what could possibly go wrong?
Mar 30, 202356:02
Porch Goose
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige face off in another round of Top 5 Geekdown and rank their top 5 fandoms with the best costumes!
Mar 16, 202358:57
The New Instagram
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they sit down with the talented cosplay duo, Historically Laced and discuss the ups and downs of cosplaying as a duo and how instagram works !
Mar 02, 202301:03:10
The Triple F
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige celebrate Galentines Day by answering some listener questions and having a conversation about female friendships in fandom.
Feb 16, 202301:08:07
Boom, Boom, Boom
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige get philosophical while ranking their top five favorite “fandom movies” in another round of Top 5 Geekdown.
Feb 02, 202338:28
The Year of the Cape
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down with one of their favorite cosplay panel hosts, PerlerTricks Cosplay to discuss cosplay mashups, insecurities, and capes.
Jan 19, 202301:35:52
Never Say Pleats
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige as they celebrate year three of the podcast with Andre, a D12, and absolutely zero pleats.
Jan 05, 202333:14
Muppet Family
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige go head to head in a festive Top Five Geekdown where they rank their top five favorite Christmas movies and drop some hot takes about a few cherished holiday films.
Dec 22, 202251:32
Two Shots of Fireball Make a Right
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige go head to head in another round of Top 5 Geekdown and rank their favorite geeky tv theme songs and discuss cosplaying the fireball dragon.
Dec 08, 202234:33
Hairspray is Glue for the Body
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down for a wholesome chat with The Cosplay Repairents and talk about how they are helping cosplayers survive long days at con with snacks, glue, and a whole lot of love.
Nov 24, 202255:43
World Wide Web
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige talk about their recent trip to the St. Louis Renaissance Festival and reminisce about the dial-up/fax machine noise of their childhood.
Nov 10, 202240:59
What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down with Eeks and Geeks to talk about their horror movie podcast and doing Halloween as cosplayers. Tune in for a spooky good time with Kerstin, Siberia, Pumpkin, and Lauren!
Oct 27, 202201:00:30
Jesus for Dessert
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down with cosplay friend Aimee and talk all things 300 DC Spartans and how important costuming groups can be for individuals in the cosplay community.
Oct 13, 202236:50
Awkward Staring
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige complete a listener requested Top Five Geekdown and rank their favorite vampire movies.
Sep 29, 202234:13
Boot Scootin’ Boogie
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige celebrate 100 episodes by reminiscing about DragonCon 2022!
Sep 15, 202252:27
Leading by Mistake
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige dive into what con crunch is all about as they work to finish their own cosplays in time for DragonCon.
Sep 01, 202257:51
Ooze Science
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige bring you another round of Top 5 Geekdown where they rank the top 5 Sci-fi weapons !
Aug 18, 202226:57
Cosplay is for Hoarders
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down with historian, author, and sometimes stormtrooper, Andrew Liptak, to discuss his new book, Cosplay: A History.
Aug 04, 202201:27:35
Mad with Power
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi, Paige, and a special guest on a road trip episode as they make the journey back from Comicpalooza in Houston, Texas.
Jul 20, 202201:09:31
Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige rank the top 5 songs that would save them from Vecna’s grasp in another round of Top 5 Geekdown!
Jul 07, 202243:14
Cosplay Detective
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down with Rebecca of LittleLionHeart Cosplay and chat about how she chooses the characters she emulates, how different cosplay is from acting, and tips on how to find replicas from the screen for your next cosplay!
Jun 23, 202201:09:24
Just Vibes
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige discuss what they consider to be the best reasons to cosplay during a round of Top Five Geek Down.
Jun 09, 202242:26
Instagram Pigeon
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige take you along on a road trip as they return from Fan Expo St. Louis.
May 26, 202201:12:59
Toaster Strudel
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige talk fictional crushes during another round of Top 5 Geek Down!
May 12, 202239:10
Tastes Like Vacation
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige bring you along on another infamous road trip episode as they return home from Indiana Comic Convention. Listen in, as they discuss the trials and adventures of their first con of 2022.
Apr 28, 202259:43
Didn’t Know That Was Going To Happen
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige sit down with Cynthia of Athel Artistry and her cats to talk about cosplaying, designing for Hot Topic, costuming for Disney, and so much more!
Apr 14, 202253:33
The Olive Garden of Middle Earth
On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, Jessi and Paige debut a new segment, Top 5 Geek Down, where this week we rank nerdy drinking establishments.
Mar 31, 202243:23